Meet my "Core Phaser"
She is so delightful and spends every day learning and growing. She is working to become a positive member of our family, good friend, hard worker, understanding good/bad and right/wrong and the role of play in learning.
The Core Phase is one of the three phases introduced in a Thomas Jefferson Education, check it out here
http://www.tjed.org/2011/05/homeschooling-excellence-core-phase/ .
http://www.tjed.org/2011/05/homeschooling-excellence-core-phase/ .
I thought it would be fun to run you through a day in the life of this amazing girl.
Her older sister had a special blue card for the day that told her that she would be spending time on a Kendal lesson. Maggie read her books and did some counting on the "TRAMPOLINE".
She loves to feed her dog Mugs his letter sounds.
She is a genius with the dry erase board.
She loves to bake, lucky for her big brother was working on some French Cuisine. Together they made some amazing Creme Brulee, to die for.
Everyone loves to read to the Princess, she helps us bring our stories to life with questions, concerns and alternate endings (What if?).
Did I mention how absolutely helpful she is around the house? Together her and I conquer four chores a day, she loves to use Clorox wipe. This day she was extra helpful. When mommy sews she pushes the pedal; stop, slow down, speed up and go.
Her favorite special blue card for this day was Computer Learning.
She is also taking piano lessons from her siblings. Not all at once, thank goodness. They have each taught her a little something to give her the confidence to sit down and play.
Those aren't the only things she likes to play and do all day she also likes; play dough, water color paints, puzzles, Lincoln logs, dolls, barbies and she loves playing outdoors with her dog.
Did you have a Core Phase? Sadly I think that Kendal is my first child to receive a true Core Phase. Every once in awhile we will take a day off to be Core Phasers (these days carry many great memories). I hope you take the time to read about the Core Phase on the TJED website, it is so important that we all continue to seek out the Core needs for a great education no matter how old we are.
From the TJED website; http://www.tjed.org/2011/05/homeschooling-excellence-core-phase/
Love this post! You are amazingly patient letting her help you so! Kuddos to you!
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